1.1. Initial Methods

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of data does qualitative research collect?

   Hint

   Think about interviews and observations.

2. 2.

   Name one qualitative research method mentioned in the section.

   Hint

   It's about directly interacting or observing communities.

3. 3.

   What is a primary characteristic of qualitative research?

   • Collecting numeric data
   • Collecting non-numeric data
   • Conducting experiments

   Hint

   Focus on the type of information qualitative research is designed to gather.

4. 4.

   True or False: The author found trust-building unnecessary in community research.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the importance of relationships in research.

5. 5.

   Design a qualitative research study focusing on a community affected by a coastal regulation. Outline your methodology, participant selection, and engagement strategy.

   Hint

   Think about how you would overcome barriers to access and engagement in your design.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the impact of the author's choice to engage a female translator for women’s participation. What are the implications for data integrity?

   Hint

   Consider how gender dynamics can influence access to diverse viewpoints.